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Subtract 21/3 from 63/2

1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 7 0/3

63/2 - 21/3 is 49/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 3 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
    63/2 = 63 × 3/2 × 3 = 189/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    21/3 = 21 × 2/3 × 2 = 42/6
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/6 - 42/6 = 189 - 42/6 = 147/6
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/2
  6. In mixed form: 241/2

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